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When tire chains are needed for a vehicle, weather conditions are usually at their worst with extremely cold temperatures, often accompanied by winds, snowing, and icy roads.The normal procedure for installing snow chains requires that the vehicle be rolled onto the chains. That's right, these "traction cables," as they are called, are not made using standard chain. At first, installing tire chains seemed like it would be more hassle than we wanted to think about. It is strongly recommended (and law in some areas and times) that if you intend driving in alpine areas chains are carried by both 2WD and 4WD vehicles at all times. While this is good for the driver, it is very bad for the roads. It can eventually lead to road scrapes, pot holes, and early repaving of otherwise perfect highways. Sometimes you will be informed by rangers, police or resort staff of this requirement, either in person or by a sign on the side of the road. In addition, a broken link on chains is a common occurrence, and if not immediately repaired, will destroy your treads, wheels, and tire wells. In alpine areas there can often be snow and ice on the road.
If a tire chain is not adjusted properly every few miles, it becomes loose and can smack the inside of your wheel well and bounce off of the treads and sidewalls of your tires. Often you will not need chains to drive over a thin or chopped layer of snow but if directed you should fit them. Snow chains are made up of elements which are difficult to install, and if installed improperly, will without a doubt, tear up the road and ruin your tire sidewalls, treads, and wheel wells. If snow has melted and refrozen ice can be formed under the top layer of snow and chains will be required.
Snow itself is not as dangerous as ice but can cause problems if there is packed snow or ice underneath the top layer of snow.
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